21.10.2019

Boluda enhances several services

The Boluda Lines shipping company has announced the launch of two new regular services from the Canary Islands (Spain): a direct line with the port of Villagarcía and another with Leixoes, Portugal. Likewise, the shipping company...
21.10.2019

“Curiosity of the Day”

The early medieval Vikings were fierce fighters, so much so that some of them even fought in the buff. They were unafraid for their own lives, stripping themselves of tunic, chainmail and even underpants to engage in combat.
21.10.2019

Aris Kekedjian joins board of directors at XPO Logistics

XPO Logistics has appointed Aris Kekedjian to its board of directors. Kekedjian joins the board as an independent director of the company. XPO’s board now consists of nine directors, eight of whom are independent. Bradley...
21.10.2019

Prologis builds logistics centre in Bremen

As from Q4/2019, Prologis will begin developing a logistics facility in Bremen (Germany. The building will be constructed on a speculative basis and cover around 17,000 sqm. Completion is planned for the third quarter of 2020....
21.10.2019

New network member boosts London capacity

Palletforce has secured further capacity and services in London after recruiting one of the capital’s longest-serving distribution companies to its UK-wide network. Acclaim Pallet Express (APEX) has joined the network in a move...
18.10.2019

A new sense of space

Beijing is still setting architectural trends. Its National Stadium, the 2008 Olympic Games venue aka the bird’s nest, has been followed by its new airport, which looks a bit like a starfish. Armin F. Schwolgin was on site for...
18.10.2019

New connection between Norway and Italy

In cooperation with Kombiverkehr, the Norwegian Color Line has introduced a weekly direct railfreight link between the Norwegenkai in Kiel (Germany) and Verona in Italy. The train leaves Verona on the Thursday and arrives in Kiel...
18.10.2019

Hyderabad airport aims to become southern charter hub

GMR Hyderabad Airport Cargo has launched "Hyderabad Cargo Charter Circle (HC3)" – a first of its kind innovative and dedicated platform in India for assisting cargo charter operators via Hyderabad, which aims to become...
18.10.2019

Operail starts freight transport in Finland

The Estonian rail freight carrier Operail has launched a subsidiary in Finland and is investing EUR 50 million to begin freight services on Finnish railways. The expansion in Finland is part of the company’s long-term strategy....
18.10.2019

CCM names Michael Mitchell Interim COO

Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) has named Michael Mitchell interim COO, effective 1 November 2019. Bringing 30 years of industry experience to the position, Mitchell, who also serves as VP of human resources and...
18.10.2019

Rinchem Company acquires Carolina Tank Lines

Rinchem Company, a chemical management services corporation headquartered in Albuquerque (New Mexico, USA), has acquired the trucking business Carolina Tank Lines, which is based in Burlington, North Carolina. Carolina Tank Lines...
18.10.2019

Court wants Basel's Gateway project reviewed

The trimodal terminal Gateway Basel Nord, which was recognised as a project of national importance in Switzerland, has suffered a setback due to a decision of the Swiss federal administrative court. For the time being,...
18.10.2019

Good news from Volga-Dnepr Group

Volga-Dnepr Group, which is believed to be struggling with heavy debts, assisted in the Mérieux Foundation's efforts to control the Ebola virus disease epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by undertaking a special...
18.10.2019

Fewer piracy incidents, new hot spot

Blackbeard has not died out, yet, although the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) report demonstrates fewer incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships for Q3/2019 than in the first...
18.10.2019

TIR system expands in Gulf region

Saudi Arabia is in the final stages of operationalising the TIR system. By implementing TIR, the country becomes an important connecting hub for three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia – and will join a globally applicable...
18.10.2019

New head of airfreight and automotive divisions at Leschaco

Oliver Kaut is the new head of global airfreight and vertical market automotive at Leschaco. Kaut looks back on 35 years of forwarding experience with a focus on the vertical market automotive and air freight. He takes over as...
18.10.2019

Transbox United is renamed Contargo Transbox

Effective immediately, the container services provider Transbox United will trade under the name of Contargo Transbox. This change underlines the company’s integration into the Contargo group’s European hinterland network....
18.10.2019

E-registry is making progress

In cooperation, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) are working together with the Singapore tech start-up Perlin to build a digital blockchain ship registration preparation...
18.10.2019

GAC UK launches pet transport service

ECS Group member Globe Air Cargo (GAC) UK has launched a new service, "PetCare by ECS Group", which transports pets by air to and from the UK. Managing director Michelle House: "The service means that we look after...
18.10.2019

Swiss federal roads office elects new vice director

At the beginning of February 2020, Pascal Mertenat will assume the position of vice director of the Swiss federal roads office (Fedro) and head of the road infrastructure division, western region. Mertenat is from the canton...
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